Late 19th c. Silk Ribbon Quilt
A really beautiful and unusual work of art, this appliquéd and pieced quilt is constructed from various silk ribbons in a brickwall-like arrangement. With linear quilting, applied brown silk binding, multi-paneled print silk fabric backing.
Dates to the late 19th or very early 20th century.
From the collection of a woman who was a textile curator at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
D E T A I L S
How it’s made:
Weight: medium
Measurements laid flat: 51 1/2" x 63"
Shown on a standard Full size bed.
If you’d like to hang your quilt, we recommend our locally made Folkling Quilt Clips!
C O N D I T I O N
In fair overall condition with areas being good to very good retaining bright colors, top with scattered losses and shattering to ribbons, binding with shattering and tears, backing with light to heavy toning most notably to fold lines.
This piece presents beautifully and would be best used for display.
Most importantly: Please do not cut this quilt for a coat or other project. It is too beautiful and in gorgeous condition and a work of art in and of itself. It would be tragic to cut up such a beautiful piece of textile history.
⋒ This is an antique piece, all photos have been taken in natural light and with limited editing to reflect its condition. Please keep in mind all antique pieces have little imperfections and reflect the story and charm of the piece.
⋒ This find will ship to you within one week of purchasing. International and combined shipping is available, please contact us via instagram DM at @Folkling for a personalized shipping quote.
—☽☼— All sales are final —☼☽—
We want you to love your vintage finds, so please look through the photos and read the listing description carefully and feel free to ask any and all questions before purchasing, as we do not accept returns.
Thank you for understanding!
A really beautiful and unusual work of art, this appliquéd and pieced quilt is constructed from various silk ribbons in a brickwall-like arrangement. With linear quilting, applied brown silk binding, multi-paneled print silk fabric backing.
Dates to the late 19th or very early 20th century.
From the collection of a woman who was a textile curator at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
D E T A I L S
How it’s made:
Weight: medium
Measurements laid flat: 51 1/2" x 63"
Shown on a standard Full size bed.
If you’d like to hang your quilt, we recommend our locally made Folkling Quilt Clips!
C O N D I T I O N
In fair overall condition with areas being good to very good retaining bright colors, top with scattered losses and shattering to ribbons, binding with shattering and tears, backing with light to heavy toning most notably to fold lines.
This piece presents beautifully and would be best used for display.
Most importantly: Please do not cut this quilt for a coat or other project. It is too beautiful and in gorgeous condition and a work of art in and of itself. It would be tragic to cut up such a beautiful piece of textile history.
⋒ This is an antique piece, all photos have been taken in natural light and with limited editing to reflect its condition. Please keep in mind all antique pieces have little imperfections and reflect the story and charm of the piece.
⋒ This find will ship to you within one week of purchasing. International and combined shipping is available, please contact us via instagram DM at @Folkling for a personalized shipping quote.
—☽☼— All sales are final —☼☽—
We want you to love your vintage finds, so please look through the photos and read the listing description carefully and feel free to ask any and all questions before purchasing, as we do not accept returns.
Thank you for understanding!
A really beautiful and unusual work of art, this appliquéd and pieced quilt is constructed from various silk ribbons in a brickwall-like arrangement. With linear quilting, applied brown silk binding, multi-paneled print silk fabric backing.
Dates to the late 19th or very early 20th century.
From the collection of a woman who was a textile curator at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
D E T A I L S
How it’s made:
Weight: medium
Measurements laid flat: 51 1/2" x 63"
Shown on a standard Full size bed.
If you’d like to hang your quilt, we recommend our locally made Folkling Quilt Clips!
C O N D I T I O N
In fair overall condition with areas being good to very good retaining bright colors, top with scattered losses and shattering to ribbons, binding with shattering and tears, backing with light to heavy toning most notably to fold lines.
This piece presents beautifully and would be best used for display.
Most importantly: Please do not cut this quilt for a coat or other project. It is too beautiful and in gorgeous condition and a work of art in and of itself. It would be tragic to cut up such a beautiful piece of textile history.
⋒ This is an antique piece, all photos have been taken in natural light and with limited editing to reflect its condition. Please keep in mind all antique pieces have little imperfections and reflect the story and charm of the piece.
⋒ This find will ship to you within one week of purchasing. International and combined shipping is available, please contact us via instagram DM at @Folkling for a personalized shipping quote.
—☽☼— All sales are final —☼☽—
We want you to love your vintage finds, so please look through the photos and read the listing description carefully and feel free to ask any and all questions before purchasing, as we do not accept returns.
Thank you for understanding!